Insider Intelligence
Ranked Choice Voting Ban Passes
The House passed legislation this week that would ban ranked choice voting in Michigan. Key Points: House Bill 4707 was introduced by Representative Rachelle Smit (R-Shelbyville). Under ranked choice voting, the voter ranks candidates in order of preference. If no...
Whistleblower Protections Proposal Announced
A plan seeking to expand protections for whistleblowers was announced, with the goal of introducing greater accountability mechanisms in government. Key Points: The plan was announced by Representatives Jay DeBoyer (R-Clay Township) and Jason Woolford (R-Howell)....
Looking Ahead to the Week of August 23 – 29, 2025
The House is scheduled to hold its typical Tuesday–Thursday session schedule. The Senate is scheduled to hold session on Tuesday, August 26.
Meet the New Member: Representative Karl Bohnak
Representative Karl Bohnak (R-Deerton) is serving his first term in the Michigan House of Representatives. Biography Prior to his election to the House, he worked as a chief meteorologist in Marquette. In addition, he’s an author and historian. District...
Five Things We’re Reading
Below are some articles the MLC lobby team has been reading this past week. We hope you find them as interesting and useful as we do. 6 Ways to Practice Everyday Courage – How can embracing courage help you face common leadership challenges? Robert Burns Family...
Candidates for State Superintendent Announced
This week, the Michigan State Board of Education selected the seven semifinalists for the next superintendent of public instruction. The field of 53 candidates for the position came from Michigan, eight other states, and Washington, D.C. In April, Superintendent...
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